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Figure 5: A Tesla charging station is pictured at night with adequate lighting. Courtesy: CDM Smith

Electrical and Power

Grid and budget concerns make electrification difficult for municipalities

Figure 1: A line diagram demonstrating the traditional setup of a hydronic heating system. Courtesy: Smith Seckman Reid

Assessing heating systems in the era of electrification

Figure 1: Electric vehicle service equipment must comply with certain codes and standards based on project location and goals. Courtesy: SmithGroup

Electrical and Power

What do engineers need to consider for EV charging stations?

Figure 2: ChargePoint products provided dual-port electric vehicle service equipment for a college campus project. Courtesy: SmithGroup

Electrical and Power

Case Study: Virginia Tech EV Charging Project Awarded Green Vehicles Credit

Figure 2: Flowchart outlining key steps to a successful controls integration project from early design coordination to final commissioning. This visual emphasizes how proactive planning, clear documentation and cross-discipline collaboration contribute to smoother project delivery. Courtesy: Page

Case study: How to avoid gaps in controls integration: use a hybrid approach

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An up-close look at 2025 MEP Giants hiring trends

Figure 1: An example of a supply fan array with backdraft dampers. Courtesy: Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.

AHU design from an owner and operator’s perspective

Abstracts requested for 2026 commissioning and energy program

Figure 2: Multiple rows of bipolar ionization bars, supported on the upstream face of a cooling coil, in a large capacity air handling unit. Courtesy: CDM Smith

Five disinfection strategies and technology options for AHUs

Table 1: A responsible, accountable, consulted and informed (RACI) matrix showing task ownership across engineering, integration and commissioning phases of a controls project. Clearly defined roles support smoother communication, reduce scope gaps and help ensure successful integration. Courtesy: Page

Building Automation and Controls

The secret to successful controls integration